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In skies, as on land, European forces face gaps if US pulls back
AFP, Published on 11/04/2025
» LEEUWARDEN (NETHERLANDS) — Fighter jets from the United States, France, Finland and Germany roar into the skies from a Dutch base as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (Nato) biggest air exercise this year.
Greece to spend big on 'historic' military shake up
AFP, Published on 02/04/2025
» ATHENS — North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) member Greece is set to unveil a massive modernisation of its armed forces on Wednesday, following the lead of several of its European allies.
New Canadian PM orders review of US jet deal
Published on 15/03/2025
» OTTAWA - Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney has ordered a review of the country’s agreement to buy F-35 fighter jets, a new front in the dispute between the two sides in response to tariffs and expansionist rhetoric from President Donald Trump.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: March 14-20
Guru, Published on 14/03/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Thailand's tense dance of diplomacy
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 04/03/2025
» Last Thursday evening, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai showed his true colours when he addressed the repatriation of 40 Uyghurs to China. Cool as a cucumber, he spoke with authority yet with an apologetic tone. That day's press conference was his perfect coda; other cabinet ministers were mere decorative artefacts.
Testing the Trump-Modi bromance
Oped, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 15/02/2025
» Last time Donald Trump was president, ties between the United States and India flourished. But the bilateral relationship began to fray during Joe Biden's presidency, owing not least to divisions over the Ukraine war. Will Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest meeting with Mr Trump at the White House mark the first step toward restoring this critical relationship?
Cheaper treatment
Oped, Postbag, Published on 11/02/2025
» Re: "Cancer patients are dying to survive", (Commentary, Feb 7).
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Feb 7-13
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/02/2025
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AIA Hosts AIA One Billion Trail 2024 in Chiang Mai
Published on 03/12/2024
» AIA Thailand continues to champion healthier and more sustainable lifestyles for Thais and people in Asia Pacific by hosting the AIA One Billion Trail 2024, a four-person team trail run, now in its third consecutive year. The event was held along the beautiful natural route from Doi Inthanon to Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, with race categories of 100, 50, 25, and 10 kilometres, during 22-24 November 2024. This year’s race saw the participation of 300 teams, who not only joined the trail run but also collectively raised funds for the Thai Red Cross Society, contributing to the Thai language literacy project with already over 10 million baht raised over the past three years. This event embodies the mission of AIA One Billion, AIA’s commitment to supporting healthier lives throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Russian military plane violates Japan's airspace
Published on 23/09/2024
» Japan's Defense Ministry said Monday that a Russian military aircraft violated the country's airspace three times, prompting an Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) fighter jet to fire a signal flare for the first time ever, with Tokyo lodging an "extremely stern protest" with Moscow.